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Baker & McKenzie s.r.o., advokátní kancelář is regularly instructed by key regulatory bodies connected to the telecoms and IT industry. The team has a fine record in advising on media law, system integration, software licence agreements, e-commerce, media law, fintech, and related disputes. With experience representing clients in front of the Ministry of Informatics and the Czech Telecommunications Office, the group is also active in developing deal structures for innovative tech products such as NFT platforms and generative AI. Slovak and Czech-qualified Dušan Hlavatý spearheads the department and frequently assists private and public companies on tech and outsourcing projects, in addition to matters concerning cybersecurity, gaming, and digital media.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Baker McKenzie Prague was very convincing for us in a smaller but very complex transaction. Absolutely professional handling of international stakeholders, very competent in technical terms and always met deadlines.'
‘We would like to single out Dušan Hlavatý as particularly strong in negotiations and absolutely convincing in his commitment and availability.'
‘The team's approach was professional and responded quickly to our needs.’
‘We turn to Baker McKenzie with confidence for every complicated acquisition. They have a very well put together team, and we have always been able to agree even on time-consuming projects.'
‘I primarily worked with Dušan Hlavatý, who was always perfectly prepared, had studied the whole issue and often helped in areas that I could not address to other co-workers. All agreed operations were carried out in a highly professional and timely manner, often within very strict deadlines. I would certainly be happy to work with him on future acquisitions.’
‘Their global presence has facilitated trust. They understood the needs of our company well, and have advised, guided, and executed the transaction demonstrating flexibility and integrity.’
‘Dušan Hlavatý has demonstrated extraordinary knowledge, integrity, and flexibility.'
Key clients
- Airbank
- AT&T
- Burger King
- ČEZ ICT Services
- Disney
- Fox International Channels / Fox Entertainment
- KBC Bank / Československá obchodní banka
- MASTERCARD
- Porsche
- Sberbank CZ
- SCS Software
- Seiko
- Schneider Electric
- Spotify
- Telecom Italia Sparkle
- Visa
- Worldline/Atos/GOPAY
Work highlights
- Advised Disney on all aspects of operation and the development of Disney+'s video-on-demand service in the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic.
- Advised Google's platform business in relation to audiovisual media services and video-on-demand regulatory and liability issues.
- Advised Sberbank CZ on complex issues relating to software licence agreements and IT transitional services agreement in connection with ongoing insolvency proceedings of Sberbank CZ.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dušan Hlavatý